Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an almost hour-long conversation with US Vice President Vance and US Secretary of the Army Driscoll. The parties agreed to work together at the advisor level to achieve lasting peace.
US President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration has set a deadline of next Thursday for Ukraine to agree to the White House's 28-point plan to end the war.
The Trump administration presented a 28-point "peace plan" for Ukraine, which envisages Russia's control over Donbas, a reduction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and security guarantees similar to Article 5 of NATO. Military experts consider these guarantees ineffective and doubt Ukraine's signing of the plan.
The White House wants Ukraine to sign a 28-point "framework" peace plan by Thanksgiving, which is seen as a goal rather than a hard deadline. Negotiations are expected to be difficult and lengthy.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine may face a difficult choice: to lose dignity or risk losing a key partner. He emphasized that his answer was given on May 20, 2019, when he pledged to defend Ukraine's sovereignty and independence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with US Vice President J. D. Vance, during which the proposed US peace plan was discussed. This 28-point plan, unveiled by Axios, includes territorial concessions, security guarantees, and economic components.
The Élysée Palace emphasized that all decisions regarding the peace plan for Ukraine require common support and consensus from European partners and NATO allies. The statement reiterates key provisions about "unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace" and the need for "full involvement of Ukraine, preservation of its sovereignty, and ensuring its future security."
President Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv is actively working on the document proposed by the United States regarding the end of the war. Negotiations with partners continue hourly to coordinate Ukraine's position.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to discuss the 28-point US peace plan with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This conversation will take place after the plan's announcement and its discussion with European leaders and G20 leaders.
A high-ranking security official for the President of Ukraine denied accepting Donald Trump's peace plan. This plan, developed without consultations with Ukraine and European allies, envisages Russian control over part of Ukrainian territories.
World coffee prices sharply dropped after Trump's decision to lift 40% tariffs on agricultural imports from Brazil. Arabica futures on ICE fell by 4.6% to $3.5925 per pound, while robusta dropped by 5% to $4400 per ton.
Great Britain will offer Ukraine NATO-style security guarantees, which will include a military response to a future Russian attack. These guarantees will cover a 10-year period and are part of Trump's peace plan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with the leaders of France, Britain, and Germany regarding the American peace plan. The parties coordinated further steps and agreed on joint work of the teams.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz canceled a series of meetings on Friday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. The talks concern the situation in Ukraine, including Trump's 28-point plan.
International Holding Company from the UAE, led by the brother of the UAE president, has expressed interest in acquiring assets of "Lukoil", which is under US sanctions. The US Treasury Department has allowed companies to negotiate with "Lukoil" until December 13.
The Wall Street Journal learned about the US framework for security guarantees for Ukraine, which offers 10-year guarantees with the possibility of extension, but without direct military assistance. European countries, according to the report, are developing their own peace plan.
Russian dictator's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow has not received a peace settlement plan for Ukraine, but contacts with the United States continue. He emphasized that it is "better for Zelenskyy to negotiate now than later."
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov met with an American delegation led by US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll. He stated that Ukraine carefully studies every proposal from partners and clearly articulates its own position.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump will discuss the proposed US peace plan next week. The conversation will take place after Zelenskyy's consultations with the leaders of Great Britain, Italy, France, and Germany, scheduled for today at 13:00 Kyiv time.
The German Chancellor, the Presidents of France, and the Prime Minister of Great Britain will hold an urgent conversation with Zelenskyy. They will discuss the US and Russian plan to end the war. A meeting is also expected on the sidelines of the G20 in South Africa.
European natural gas futures hit an 18-month low, and oil prices fell by more than 1%. This happened amid easing weather forecasts and discussions of a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia proposed by the US.
Bitcoin lost about 23% of its value in November, which is the largest monthly drop since June 2022. This drop follows a wave of liquidations on October 10, which wiped out $19 billion in leveraged tokens.
The new US plan to end the Russian-Ukrainian war surprised the European diplomatic community. It envisages actual Russian control over part of the territories, which is unacceptable for Ukraine and causes concern among European countries.
Axios has published US President Donald Trump's 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine. The document provides for territorial concessions, security guarantees, and economic components.
Umerov stated that his role during the trip to the USA was purely technical, without approving any points of the "peace plan". He called publications about "approval" unverified information.
Republicans in the US Congress are preparing to defy President Donald Trump, viewing it as proof that they are looking beyond his term in office.
The US has developed a draft security guarantee for Ukraine based on NATO's Article 5 model, which provides for a joint response to an attack. This plan, presented to Zelenskyy, is part of Trump's "peace plan" and may include the use of military force.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó called on the EU to stop aid to Ukraine amid a corruption scandal at Energoatom. He called the EC's intention to send another 100 billion euros to Ukraine absurd.
The United States Agency for Global Media has decided to close Szabad Europa, the Hungarian editorial office of Radio Free Europe, as of November 21, 2025. The reasons for the cessation of operations have not been disclosed, despite previous accusations of excessive criticism of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
The United States of America insists that Kyiv intensify negotiations and prepare a draft peace agreement by November 27. After this, Washington plans to hand it over to Russia, aiming to complete the process by early December.
